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The Doc Smitty Podcast

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The Doc Smitty Podcast-A deep look at common pediatric and parenting problems and what you can do about them.

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  1. Fussy babies

    When should you be worried about your baby’s fussiness? How much fussing is too much? Is it reflux? Milk protein allergy?

  2. Constipation

    What defines constipation? When should you be worried? How can you treat it?

  3. Teen social media use

    When should you child get a phone? Social media? These questions and more answered.

  4. Growth charts

    What causes more fear in parents for something that is meant to be a tool? Here’s some info that should help.

  5. Teething

    When should teeth erupt? What symptoms should I expect? How can I treat them? When should I be worried if a tooth hasn’t come out yet?

  6. New look, new style

    Sorry for the break. Trying something new and different! Let me know what you think. @thedocsmitty

  7. What can I give my baby for cough?

    Is there a cough medicine out there that works?

  8. Is it too early for my baby to be teething?

    What if they are born with teeth? What do you do?

  9. When should I get rid of my baby’s bottle?

    When should I start to think about it? When should it be completely gone? How do I do it?

  10. When should I get rid of my baby’s pacifier?

    What harm can it do? How late is too late? How should o do it?

  11. Is the HPV vaccine just for girls?

    Why are we recommending that boys get the HPV vaccine? Is it just for boys or for boys and girls?

  12. Is my child having difficulty breathing?

    How can I tell if my child is having trouble breathing? Is it different for babies?

  13. When should my child see an allergist?

    Is it different for food allergies versus environmental allergies? What can they do that a general pediatrician can’t?

  14. What’s with all the formulas?

    What’s with all the formulas? Do I need the pro or the regular? DHA? Probiotics? Prebiotics? Lactose free? Soy? There are so many varieties of formula out there it can be overwhelming for a parent to choose. But, you don't have to let it be hard.

  15. When do premature babies catch up?

    When do they catch up for growth? Development?

  16. How do I treat constipation?

    What dietary changes should I make? Does a probiotic help? What about Miralax?

  17. What is constipation?

    Parents use the term constipation in many different ways but what is constipation? How does what defines constipation change over time?

  18. Mini Season 2: Fever - Should I alternate medicines for fever?

    Should I alternate between Tylenol and Motrin for fever? Why or why not?

  19. Mini Season 2: Fever - Should I be worried about febrile seizures?

    What about febrile seizures? Won't one happen if I don't treat my child's fever?

  20. Mini Season 2: Fever - What should I have my child seen for fever?

    What other factors should you consider when determining if your child needs to be seen for fever?

  21. Mini Season 2: Fever - Can I leave fever untreated?

    When should I treat fever versus let it run it's course?

  22. Mini Season 2: Fever - What number of fever should I worry about?

    What temperature a should I go to the doctor for? ER?

  23. Mini Season 2: Fever - What is the best way to take a temperature?

    What type of thermometer should I use? Do I have to take a rectal temperature?

  24. Mini Season 2: Fever - What is fever?

    What is the definition of fever? Where does it come from?

  25. Should I sleep train?

    When should you starts sleep training? What’s the best method?

  26. Is my child developing normally? (Part 2)

    Is my child developing normally? This episodes looks at speech development milestones from birth to 4 years

  27. Is my child developing normally? (Part 1)

    Is my child developing normally? This episode looks at motor milestones from birth to about 2 years of age.

  28. Should I have my child’s allergies tested?

    What information will allergy testing give you? Is there a way to treat specific allergies?

  29. Is my child’s ear wax a problem?

    When should I worry about ear wax? When should it be removed? How do we get it out?

  30. What does a growth chart mean?

    Should you be worried if your child’s growth is only at the 10th percentile? What numbers make your too child small or too big?

  31. Why is my child getting sick so often?

    Does you child seem to be sick all the time? When should you be worried about their immune system? What are the first steps to figuring it all out?

  32. Mini-season 1-Ears: Does my child need tubes for their ear infections?

    How many ear infections is too many? When should we move forward with tubes?

  33. Mini-season 1-Ears: What's the best antibiotic for ear infections?

    When it's time to start antibiotics for your child's ear infection, which is the best one?

  34. Mini-season 1-Ears: Who needs antibiotics for ear infections?

    Do all children with ear infections need antibiotics? Not necessarily. Here's who can be watched and who needs to be treated.

  35. Mini-season 1-Ears: Does redness mean my child's ear is infected?

    Does your child really need antibiotics if the ears are just a "little bit red?" Here's some questions you can ask to make sure.

  36. Mini-season 1-Ears: What causes ear infections?

    Do you need to worry about water in their ear? Wind? Do ear infections run in families? These and other questions answered.

  37. Mini-season 1-Ears: When should I bring my child in for an ear check?

    It can be really hard to know when you should get your child's ears checked for infection...here are 5 tips.

  38. How do I keep my child from getting the flu?

    I heard a report that flu might be around until May. How do you keep your child from getting it?

  39. When should my child take a pill? How can they practice?

    What are the factors you should consider? How can you help them practice before the big day? This and other pill swallowing questions answered.

  40. How should I decide what medication dose to give my baby for fever?

    I'm pretty flexible about how your treat your baby's fever...but there's one decision I think is pretty easy...

  41. If it's not the heart, what could it be?

    In the previous episode, I discussed some of the factors that suggest your child's chest pain could be coming from their heart. But if it's not coming from the heart, here are 5 other possible causes.

  42. Chest pain-Is it your child's heart?

    Chest pain in kids is often caused by other problems than your child's heart. But it can be difficult to tell and very concerning when your child complains of pain. Today's episode will describe some of the common symptoms that might suggest your child's chest pain is coming from their heart.

  43. What type of thermometer should I buy?

    What type of thermometer should we have at the house? Digital? Pacifier? Strip? Connected bluetooth? For more information: https://www.checkupnewsroom.com/7-types-of-thermometers-and-to-what-degree-you-should-trust-them/

  44. Should I use teething gels?

    Should I use teething gels for my baby? What problems can arise by using them? What should I do for my baby when they are teething?

  45. Is my unvaccinated family putting my child at risk?

    How do you know if your child is at risk? What are the things that you need to think about? How dangerous is it? For more information read: https://www.checkupnewsroom.com/is-my-unvaccinated-family-putting-my-child-at-risk/

  46. Newborn-How can I tell if my baby is hungry?

    What cues can I use to tell if my baby is hungry? Is it too late when the baby is crying?

  47. Does my 1 year old need whole milk?

    Do they need milk at all? Can they be on 2%?

  48. Is Miralax safe to give my child?

    Have you heard that it has anti-freeze in it? Does it cause harm? Are there other options?

  49. Newborn-What temperature should the room be?

    What temperature should the house be when you bring your baby home from the hospital? How should I dress them? What about blankets?

  50. Should my child be on a probiotic?

    Are probiotics effective? Safe? What conditions do they help for? Should my child take one every day?

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The Doc Smitty Podcast-A deep look at common pediatric and parenting problems and what you can do about them.

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Today’s Most Interesting Quest

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